Word Meaning

frill definition and meaning

v. i. To shake or shiver as with cold; as, the hawk frills.
v. i. To wrinkle; -- said of the gelatin film.
v. t. To provide or decorate with a frill or frills; to turn back. in crimped plaits; as, to frill a cap.
v. i. A ruffing of a bird's feathers from cold.
v. i. A ruffle, consisting of a fold of membrane, of hairs, or of feathers, around the neck of an animal.
v. i. A similar ruffle around the legs or other appendages of animals.
v. i. A ruffled varex or fold on certain shells.
v. i. A border or edging secured at one edge and left free at the other, usually fluted or crimped like a very narrow flounce.

Crossword clues for frill

- Embellishment
- Fancy ruff in lead? Lovely!
- Flounce
- Lace trimming
- Lacy border
- Ornamental edging
- Ruffle
- Trimming